Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Post rain birding

As we drove onto the airstrip road o Saturday morning, we felt the freshness after the shower of rain the night before. Although we didn't see many birds, we saw some and here they are:
Helmeted Guinea Fowl run along the mine road beside refreshing puddles of rain
The ubiquitous Fork-tailed Drongo
Slate-colored Bou-bou calling its mate
Little Egret 
 Red-billed Firefinch
Blue-capped Cordon-bleu (Female) 

I'm linking my post to Wild Bird Wednesday hosted by Steward Monckton. Do visit his interesting blog with the most amazing bird photos here

And no post would be complete, without an update on the pups: day 21! (they're three weeks old today!) 
 Pups having their post- breakfast nap
Argh! This lady woke us with her flashing camera!

I can scratch my own ear now!

Aaaaaaaah...

Vaaaaay...
 ...Maaaaaa-reeee-eee-aaaah!

Although all photos above were taken while pups were in the hut, Michael and I spend fifteen minutes twice a day playing in the enclosure with the pups. It's still a challenge to get them to lap enough milk but I'm sure they're learning as we go on. Princess is less tense when they're on the ground and actually seems to enjoy snuffling and licking them while they explore the widening world. 

Here's wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday. 









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16 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl08 October, 2014 04:18

    they're turning into dogs! :) so cute.

    love the firefinch and the cordon bleu.

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  2. Joyful08 October, 2014 06:36

    Dear Jo, I wish I was there so I could give some cuddles and hugs to the pupsters. They really are so cute! They will only stay small for a short while. xx

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  3. eileeninmd08 October, 2014 11:08

    Jo, nice collection of birds. The pups are my favorite, I enjoy your daily updates.. They are so cute.. Have a happy day!

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  4. Margaret Birding For Pleasure08 October, 2014 11:38

    HI Jo Well they look more awake now and interested in things. Still cute.

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  5. Margaret Birding For Pleasure08 October, 2014 12:32

    HI Jo I forgot to say, thanks for putting on the Blue-capped Cordon-bleu (Female). it .is indeed very like the Blue Waxbill in Malawi Love the Egret shot.

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  6. MadSnapper08 October, 2014 14:14

    enjoyed all the bird pics, birds i have never seen. and the pup pics had me laughing... soooo sweet.

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  7. Anonymous08 October, 2014 14:50

    I like the one pup who is using the other one as a pillow.

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  8. Sheepmom08 October, 2014 15:51

    Your pups are charming! Looks like you have a whole pack now. The birds look so exotic from over here in the northern US. But some of ours are pretty colorful too - guess it depends on your perspective.

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  9. Phil Slade08 October, 2014 16:57

    Your birds are just brill Jo. But there's no doubt the pups stole the show. Yes I know about Stewart's blog and contribute most weeks.

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  10. Gattina08 October, 2014 17:45

    The puppies start to look like mini dogs now !

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  11. Margaret08 October, 2014 18:05

    I am always impressed with the birds you find!

    And the puppies are really cute, too! Their Mom must be proud of them.

    Margaret

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  12. Gaelyn08 October, 2014 18:13

    I love seeing your bird sightings and even recognize a few. Plus the pups are really growing.

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  13. Ida08 October, 2014 20:11

    Lots of neat birds here today. I like the Guinea Fowl and the Egret. Also those puppies are too cute for words.

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  14. Linda08 October, 2014 20:18

    Beautiful series of photos. :)

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  15. Stewart M09 October, 2014 13:12

    I would not mind seeing some of theses birds on days 'when I don't see many birds'!

    Nice.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  16. Adam Jones10 October, 2014 10:44

    Wonderful post and super pictures.

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